Joint Operation: The United States and Nigeria Announce the Death of an ISIS Leader

Author: senenews.comPublished on: May 16, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Joint Operation: The United States and Nigeria Announce the Death of an ISIS Leader

The United States and Nigeria announced the death of Abou Bilal al-Minuki, a senior ISIS leader, during a joint operation in the Lake Chad basin. This operation, launched by Donald Trump, was confirmed by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, who stated that al-Minuki was killed along with several of his lieutenants. He was regarded as a strategic figure providing advice on media operations and weapon manufacturing for ISIS.

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